Flies in crickets??

[matcha]

Just bought crickets yesterday, and today they have little flies that almost look like fruit flies.. hopping around in the cricket keeper? What is this, and should i trash the crickets and get new ones?

 

[kinyonga]

Do they run around in a sort of jerky movement?

 

[matcha]

Do they run around in a sort of jerky movement?

they were literally flying out, kind of jumping around

 

[kinyonga]

Do they look like this?
https://www.sciencesource.com/1254847-phorid-fly-stock-image-rights-managed.html

 

[matcha]

Do they look like this?
https://www.sciencesource.com/1254847-phorid-fly-stock-image-rights-managed.html

yes i believe that’s them

 

[kinyonga]

They are awful to get rid of. They can squeeze into sealed containers in some cases and even get past the gasket on your fridge door.